Opinion
Displaying 401 - 450 of 603 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Are you pro-life or pro-birth? Northern Iowan 115:39, p.3 |
Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin submits a letter to the editor arguing that there are major differences between being pro-life and pro-birth; photo. | |
| 402 | is YouTube a practical career? Northern Iowan 115:38, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, having a career in social media comes with downsides such as impracticality, suffering relationships, and fleeting fame. Bennethum attempts to dissuade readers from making a living on social media, instead favoring education; photo. | |
| 403 | Team Giannis falters despite entertaining play Northern Iowan 115:37, p.6 |
Walsh discusses the recent NBA All-Star Game. | |
| 404 | Steelers fans, say goodbye to Antonio Brown Northern Iowan 115:37, p.6 |
Horning discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL. | |
| 405 | The only moment that matters is now Northern Iowan 115:37, p.3 |
The author discusses the importance of living in the moment. | |
| 406 | Liberal arts education is necessary Northern Iowan 115:37, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, a liberal arts education should offer students a vivid education that captures their interest and prepares them for the world. Wiggins discusses the drop in humanities majors and why students are moving away from them, critiquing current academic and societal structures and advocating for a reimagining of college and the liberal arts; photo. | |
| 407 | 'Alita: Battle Angel' malfunctions where it matters Northern Iowan 115:36, p.4 |
Friesen reviews "Alita: Battle Angel," 1.5/5; photo. | |
| 408 | Dance Marathon must get political Northern Iowan 115:36, p.3 |
In Stekl's opinion, Dance Marathon should advocate to change the healthcare system instead of raising money without interrogating the structures necessitating fundraising; photos. | |
| 409 | Political polarization needs to be fixed Northern Iowan 115:35, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, American society has grown increasingly politically polarized, due in part to the rise in digital media, lack of objective journalism, and increase in information bias. Horning argues that citizens should make mindful attempts to seek out all sides of an issue; photos. | |
| 410 | NBA All Stars pick - Team Giannis or LeBron? Northern Iowan 115:35, p.6 |
Campbell discusses opinions on the greatest NBA player of 2019 and the 2019 All-Star Game. | |
| 411 | Digital media bubble is an issue Northern Iowan 115:35, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the rise and over-saturation of the digital media market has led to job loss for journalists and the loss of a variety of journalism sources will be negative for society; photo. | |
| 412 | Giving intl. students a voice Northern Iowan 155:34, p.4 |
In the author's opinion, international students are often overlooked on campus. Khan mentions ways that UNI and student organizations can be more inclusive of these students; photo. | |
| 413 | Why the classics are needed Northern Iowan 115:34, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, works of classic literature are important today. Wiggins highlights the journal Eidolon and modern interpretations and criticism of the classics; photo. | |
| 414 | 'LEGO Movie 2' is awesome on all levels Northern Iowan 115:34, p.5 |
Friesen reviews "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part," 4/5; photo. | |
| 415 | Patriots subdue Rams, give credit to defense Northern Iowan 115:33, p.6 |
The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, in Super Bowl LIII. | |
| 416 | 'Velvet Buzzsaw' is a joyously absurd slasher Northern Iowan 115:33, p.4 |
Friesen reviews "Velvet Buzzsaw," 3/5; photos. | |
| 417 | In Defense: Hands off Venezuela Northern Iowan 115:33, p.3 |
Caleb Stekl and Cade Olmstead write a letter to the editor in response to Colin Horning's January 28 Northern Iowan opinion piece "Socialism causes economic peril." They disagree with Horning's claim that socialism is to blame for Venezuela's political and economic turmoil, instead blaming capitalism and military intervention, particularly from the United States; photo. | |
| 418 | LTE: Cancellation policy is classist Northern Iowan 115:32, p.3 |
In Gregor's opinion, the university's policy for delays and cancellations due to severe weather negatively impacts lower income students and those with disabilities; photo. | |
| 419 | Reboot culture is bad for entertainment industry Northern Iowan 115:32, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the trend of rebooting old television shows and movies is bad for the entertainment industry and the creativity required to produce new content; photo. | |
| 420 | Patriots Vs. Rams Super Bowl Northern Iowan 115:31, p.6 |
Potter discusses Super Bowl LIII, featuring the Patriots vs. Rams, and predicts the Patriots will win. | |
| 421 | Hart, Cranston can't save unoriginal schlock Northern Iowan 115:31, p.5 |
Friesen reviews "The Upside," 2.5/5; photo. | |
| 422 | 'Trumping' Trump was hard to do in 2018 Northern Iowan 115:31, p.3 |
Professor emeritus of marketing, Steve Corbin, writes a letter to the editor about holding President Trump accountable. | |
| 423 | A woman not lost to history Northern Iowan 115:31, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, people should endeavor to preserve as much of history as possible so that future generations can have a more complete picture. Wiggins cites philosopher Émilie du Châtelet and her contributions during the Enlightenment as an example; photo. | |
| 424 | Socialism causes economic peril Northern Iowan 115:30, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, government intervention in free markets and socialism lead to devastating economic consequences. Horning cites Venezuela as an example, in the wake of Juan Guaido's election as interim President; photo. | |
| 425 | Friensen's top 10 films of 2018 Northern Iowan 115:29, p.4 |
Friesen ranks the best films of 2018. Honorable mentions include "They Shall Not Grow Old," "The Sisters Brothers," "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," "Thoroughbreds," and "Wildlife." The top ten, last to first, are "Private Life," "Vox Lux," "First Man," "Roma," "First Reformed," "BlacKkKlansman," "Leave No Trace," "Avengers: Infinity War," "A Star Is Born," and "The Favourite." | |
| 426 | "MLKegs" tradition is embarrassing for community Northern Iowan 115:29, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the UNI "MLKegs" drinking tradition is a disrespectful appropriate of Martin Luther King Jr's name and legacy; photo. | |
| 427 | True way to honor MLK's legacy Northern Iowan 115:29, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, tolerance does not equate to freedom. Stekl discusses the current political climate and Martin Luther King Junior's legacy; photo. | |
| 428 | The best field trip you'll ever take Northern Iowan 115:28, p.3 |
Barikor writes about a study abroad experience in Spain and urges other UNI students to study abroad; photos. | |
| 429 | Trump's trade war started economic woes Northern Iowan 115:28, p.3 |
Steven Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, writes a letter to the editor discussing the implications of President Trump's trade war; photo. | |
| 430 | Coen film inconsistently explores Wild West Northern Iowan 115:27, p.4 |
Friesen reviews "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," 3/5; photo. | |
| 431 | Thank you, Hillenberg: *19 years later* Northern Iowan 115:27, p.3 |
Barikor discusses the personal and cultural impact of Spongebob Squarepants in the wake of creator Stephen Hillenburg's death; photo. | |
| 432 | Rest if you must, but don't quit Northern Iowan 115:27, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, fear of failure is an important issue for college students. Khan discusses the pressure of final examinations, stress, mental health, and reflecting on failure and success. | |
| 433 | Coaches fired, Hunt released after week 13 Northern Iowan 115:27, p.6 |
Campbell discusses developments in professional football including the National Football League (NFL) and American Football Conference (AFC). | |
| 434 | Caple Jr.'s 'Creed II' packs a punch Northern Iowan 115:26, p.4 |
Friesen reviews "Creed II," 3.5/5; photo. | |
| 435 | Trump criticism is disproportionate Northern Iowan 115:26, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the media has overemphasized negative aspects of Trump's presidency and downplayed his accomplishments. Horning supports freedom of the press but is concerned about obvious bias; photo. | |
| 436 | 'Spider's Web' is as lifeless as its setting Northern Iowan 115:24, p.4 |
Friesen reviews "The Girl in the Spider's Web," 2/5; photo. | |
| 437 | Alibaba will give Amazon a run for its money Northern Iowan 115:24, p.3 |
The author considers the Chines e-commerce group Alibaba and argues that it's only a matter of time before they expand to America to compete with Amazon; photo. | |
| 438 | We must count every ballot Northern Iowan 115:24, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, it is important to count every ballot during an election, especially due to the controversy in Georgia and Florida; photo. | |
| 439 | Queen biopic is an entertaining mess Northern Iowan 115:23, p.4 |
Friesen reviews "Bohemian Rhapsody," 3/5; photo. | |
| 440 | "Heathers" remake misses the mark Northern Iowan 115:23, p.3 |
Leitner gives the television show remake of "Heathers" an unfavorable review; photo. | |
| 441 | The importance of Iowa politics Northern Iowan 115:22, p.3 |
Horning discusses the importance of Iowa politics and their impact on a national level; photo. | |
| 442 | Overcoming unconscious biases is crucial Northern Iowan 115:22, p.3 |
Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin discusses unconscious bias. In the author's opinion, Iowa can become a better place to live only when citizens reflect on divisiveness, overcome biases, and act with civility; photo. | |
| 443 | Elizabeth Warren's folly Northern Iowan 115:21, p.4 |
Stekl discusses Elizabeth Warren's recent claim of indigenous ancestry based on a genetic test. In the author's opinion, using biogenetic testing and results for political purposes leads to fascism; photos. | |
| 444 | Allegation needs to be investigated Northern Iowan 115:21, p.4 |
Wolfe writes a response to Albie Nicol's October 29 Northern Iowan article "Where are the democrats?" about sexual assault allegations against senator Cory Booker. In the author's opinion, allegations need to be taken seriously and investigated. Wolfe also discusses how race impacts critique and perception, and that although neither political party has made gender violence prevention a priority, the Democrats have done a better job of holding people accountable; photo. | |
| 445 | Redford shines in "The Old Man and the Gun" Northern Iowan 115:20, p.5 |
Friesen reviews "The Old Man and the Gun," 3.5/5; photo. | |
| 446 | Using snapchat as a tool to recruit voters Northern Iowan 115:20, p.4 |
The author discusses how social media, specifically Snapchat, has been encouraging voting and voter registration; photos. | |
| 447 | Where are the democrats? Northern Iowan 115:19, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, both the Democrat and Republican parties need to respond when political figures face allegations of sexual assault. Nicol discusses the recent reports against Senator Cory Booker; photos. | |
| 448 | Five things to consider at the polls Northern Iowan 115:19, p.3 |
Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin wrote a letter to the editor. In the author's opinion, the five most important issues for the midterm elections are health insurance, school funding, corporate taxes, improving outdoor, wildlife, and water quality, and recent layoffs for various state-funded departments; photo. | |
| 449 | Kavanaugh allegations lead to slippery slopes Northern Iowan 115:18, p.3 |
In the author's opinions, allegations seem to have risen to the point where they can ruin reputations and careers without evidence. Horning discusses the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford's allegations of sexual assault against him; photo. | |
| 450 | The disappearance of Khashoggi Northern Iowan 115:18, p.3 |
Ave discusses the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In the author's opinion, the incident signals a larger attack on freedom of the press, which the United States administration has removed protections for. |